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Welcome to Connections! This is our second edition in our new electronic format. In this issue, we have included quick links at the top of this email so that users can access each story instantly, without having to scroll down. As in the past, a paper copy will also be placed in each department office. We welcome your comments as we test the capabilities of new technologies to deliver information.

Quick Links: Maria Schmidt Profile, Dean's Message, Arts-in-Education, SPSEA, Chinelo Okparanta Profile,
Online Research Database, Goodling Institute, FIPSE, Announcements, David Saxe, Faculty/Staff News

PROGRESSIVE PROFILE: MARIA SCHMIDT

Maria brings a rich heritage to Multicultural Student Services.

DEAN'S MESSAGE

The Grand Destiny campaign has been a success. What's next?

ARTS-IN-EDUCATION: BLENDING PEDAGOGY/CURRICULUM

The College's three-year-old initiative has moved to integrate the arts into the teacher preparation curriculum.

SPSEA GIVES STUDENT CAREERS A JUMP-START

SPSEA is a great way for education majors to learn professional skills, get involved with the community, and meet other students.

STUDENT PROFILE: CHINELO OKPARANTA

Chinelo fits a great deal into the schedule of a Schreyer Honors Scholar.

ONLINE RESEARCH DATABASE TO GO LIVE IN MARCH

Faculty and Web site visitors will now have a new tool with which to report their work and find faculty with similar interests.

GOODLING INSTITUTE MOVING FORWARD

Family literacy institute seeks to provide direction for research, professional development, and policy.

PENN STATE HOSTS FIPSE GRANT WORKSHOP

The College of Education provides help for grant writers.

CLICK HERE for news on PDE's approval of Penn State Programs, winners of the Research Initiation Grants, and Awards Won by 3 Adult Learners.

CLICK HERE to read about David Saxe's Invitation to the White House.

CLICK HERE for news on 25 faculty, staff, and student accolades. This page also contains the latest Publications, Presentations, Grants Awarded and Grant Proposals submitted.

 

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